Work Location Bangkok - In-Person Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities This internship is in the Enterprise Solutions Service, Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT/ESS), hosted by UNESCAP in Bangkok, Thailand. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in OICT/ESS.
Responsibilities: Daily responsibilities will vary and depend on the individual's background, including but not limited to: • Scripting and configuring various pipeline tools to perform code review • Selecting/evaluating AI models and using them via API • Deploying and testing the pipeline against applications • Application and Source Code Audit automation • Code commit to git • Participating in the weekly spring meetings • Preparing documentation • Preparing demo and demonstrate the application to an audience Competencies Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. Assessment Method Potential candidates may be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration, including a short interview and/or an IT exercise. Special Notice Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. A completed online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note should include: • Degree Programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied) • Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme) • List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in • List of your top three areas of interest • Explanation of why you are the most suitable candidate for this specific internship • Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), IT skills, and three references.
Please note that due to the large number of applicants, divisions are not in a position to reply to each application and that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further consideration.
Qualifications/special skills Applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
The intern shall be able to write code in python, bash, powershell and use appropriate software development tools (git, Azure DevOps pipeline, etc.); The intern shall be able to work independently; The intern will have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the internship. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage. Additional Information Not available. Intern Specific text Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Work Location Bangkok - In-Person Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities This internship is in the Enterprise Solutions Service, Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT/ESS), hosted by UNESCAP in Bangkok, Thailand. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in OICT/ESS. Responsibilities: Daily responsibilities will vary and depend on the individual's background, including but not limited to: • Scripting and configuring various pipeline tools to perform code review • Selecting/evaluating AI models and using them via API • Deploying and testing the pipeline against applications • Application and Source Code Audit automation • Code commit to git • Participating in the weekly spring meetings • Preparing documentation • Preparing demo and demonstrate the application to an audience Competencies Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. Assessment Method Potential candidates may be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration, including a short interview and/or an IT exercise. Special Notice Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. A completed online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note should include: • Degree Programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied) • Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme) • List of the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in • List of your top three areas of interest • Explanation of why you are the most suitable candidate for this specific internship • Explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), IT skills, and three references. Please note that due to the large number of applicants, divisions are not in a position to reply to each application and that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further consideration. Qualifications/special skills Applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. The intern shall be able to write code in python, bash, powershell and use appropriate software development tools (git, Azure DevOps pipeline, etc.); The intern shall be able to work independently; The intern will have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for the internship. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage. Additional Information Not available. Intern Specific text Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.